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Norwegian figures: closed businesses are removed from Enhetsregisteret, so closures are only counted from 3 October 2026, when we started collecting. Until then, growth over time looks higher than it really is.

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Counting: All company forms, excl. holding companies.

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Café, coffee bar or bar Restaurant Pizzeria, grill or takeaway Catering & canteen Bakery Supermarket & convenience store Butcher, fishmonger & deli Kiosk, Wine & beverage shop Clothing store Shoe & leather goods store Pharmacy & health store Cosmetics & perfume store Florist, garden & pet shop Jewellery & watches Optician Furniture & interior store Electronics & phone store Hardware & DIY store Books & stationery Sports & bike shop Toy & hobby shop Gifts, art & specialty shops Second-hand & antiques Online store Hairdresser & barber Beauty salon & spa Laundry & dry cleaning Repairs (electronics, shoes, watches)Gym & fitness centre Sports facility & club Cinema & entertainment Childcare Driving school Courses & tutoring Funeral services Dentist Doctor & medical clinic Physio, chiro & therapy Veterinarian Home care Electrician Plumber & heating Carpenter & joiner Painter & decorator Bricklayer & mason Flooring Building contractor Gardener & landscaping Cleaning services Car repair & service Petrol station Car dealer Car parts & motorcycles Car rental Hotel B&B & holiday accommodation Campsite Travel agency Accountant & bookkeeping Law firm Bank & insurance Real estate agent Architect Engineering consultancy IT & software services Marketing & advertising agency Design & photography Staffing & recruitment Taxi Removals & haulage